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Ministry of Defence
Interaction of COAS with Children
From National Integration Tour
A group of 140 students, comprising 20 students from Ramban, Reasi & Rajouri and 120 students from Baramulla accompanied by four teachers on a national integration tour visited New Delhi. The group interacted with General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff on 10 June 2019 who shared his experiences while serving in these areas and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the nation building process. He also exhorted them to join the Indian Armed Forces and serve the Nation.
The national integration tours are educational and motivational tours for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern states, with an aim to provide an insight into the rich heritage of the country as well as various developmental and industrial initiatives that are underway. This initiative exposes them to various career options and enables them to interact with renowned personalities.
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PM condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. He also wished speedy recovery for those who injured in the incident.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. I wish the injured a quick recovery. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected: PM @narendramodi
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
216.95 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
12,27,054 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,216
Active cases stand at 0.10%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,640 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,39,72,980
4,510 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.23 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,39,994 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Department of Space
Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, the Department of Space has initiated studies towards undertaking the development of critical technologies required to achieve Autonomous Precision Landing of Space Rockets
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the Department of Space has initiated studies towards undertaking the development of critical technologies required to achieve Autonomous Precision Landing of Space Rockets and their demonstration through Vertical Take-off & Vertical Landing  of Test Vehicles.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in order to become an active stakeholder in the small satellite market, ISRO/DOS has initiated development of Spacecraft buses for the small satellites, which includes nano-satellite and micro-satellites. Further to that, the development of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle  is also underway to provide launch services catering to small satellite market.
The Minister said, Department of Space has put in place appropriate measures to manage the increasing space debris in low earth orbit comprising of defunct satellites, discarded rocket stages and other orbital debris. He said, ISRO has been an active member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee  and India has contributed immensely to the IADC and UN guidelines for safe and sustainable space operations.
Mechanisms are in place for ensuring that the space activities are conducted in a safe and sustainable manner, which include:
- Establishment of facilities for tracking and monitoring of space objects.
- Best practices such as passivation of launch vehicle upper stages, conjunction assessment and collision avoidance for satellites, post mission disposal of satellites and upper stages, etc.
- Operationalization of ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management  for safeguarding Indian space assets against space environmental hazards, to pursue the related R&D activities, and also to contribute to awareness raising on the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols on Article 3 bis and Article 50  & Article 56 relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation , 1944
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ratification of three Protocols on Article 3 bis and Article 50  & Article 56 relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation , 1944.
The articles of the Chicago Convention establish the privileges and obligations of all contracting States and promote international ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices  adoption that regulate international air transport.
During the past 78 years, the Chicago Convention has undergone a few amendments and India has been ratifying such amendments from time to time. The ratification has been approved in the following three protocols relating to amendments in the Convention on International Civil Aviation “Chicago Convention”, 1944:
- Protocol to insert Article 3 bis in the Chicago Convention, 1944 to refrain member States from resorting to the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight ;
- Protocol to amend Article 50  of the Chicago Convention, 1944 for raising the strength of the ICAO Council from 36 to 40 ; and
- Protocol to amend Article 56 of the Chicago Convention, 1944 for raising the strength of the Air Navigation Commission from 18 to 21 .
The ratification would affirm India’s commitment to the principles enshrined in the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The ratification would provide better chances and opportunity for India to become more instrumental in matters pertaining to international civil aviation.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Training programs, lectures, webinars and consumer awareness programs on Consumer Protection, importance of Standards, Hallmarking scheme etc organised under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Food and Public Distribution celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from November 15-Novemberr 21 which has been extended till November 31
DFPD organised several activities on Pan India Level under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informedthat under AzadiKaAmritMahotsav, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the organisations under it have organised training programs, lectures, webinars and consumer awareness programs on an ongoing basis on various issues like Consumer Protection, importance of Standards, Hallmarking scheme, awareness and advocacy regarding MRP, verification of weights and measures etc.
These activities involve participation of educational institutions, Self-help Groups and industry bodies and consumer organisation. A hackathon event with participation of students, companies has generated software responses on analysis of Consumer Commission cases. Department has performed a NukkadNatak on JagoGrahakJago theme in AadiMahotsava organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Indian International Trade Fair organised by ITPO.
The Department of Food & Public Distribution along with its CPSUs have organised awareness program on various rights extended to the eligible beneficiaries under NFSA, awareness about One Nation One Ration Card, advantages of Negotiable Warehouse Receipts, benefits of fortified rice etc. have been focussed on. Further, towards enhancing the green belt in India, some of the organizations under administrative control of this department have also undertaken plantation drives in their premises.
Further, DFPD along with its CPSUs has also celebrated the iconic week of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav from 15th November, 2021 to 21st November, 2021, which has been extended upto 30th November, 2021, wherein various activities on Pan India Level such as inauguration of Food Security Museum, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, FCI’s Office Building, Hubbali, Karnataka, Convocation ceremony at NSI, Kanpur, webinar on Food Security, Interaction with Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane Farmers/Beneficiaries/Self Help Groups/Sugar Mill Representatives, Inauguration of Steel Silos and Analytical Quality Control Lab, launching of short films for generating awareness about Procurement, Storage Operation and Fortification of Rice etc. were done during the said period.
AYUSH
8th International Day of Yoga to be held at Mysuru: PM will lead the Mass Demonstration
The main event of 8th International Day of Yoga  demonstration will be held at Mysuru in Karnataka on 21st June 2022. Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbanand Sonowal announced today that Mysuru has been selected as the venue for Mass Yoga Demonstration  of 8th IDY.
As this IDY is falling in the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” year, the Ministry has also planned to observe IDY at 75 iconic locations across the country and is focusing on branding India on a global scale.
Addressing the media persons Shri Sarbanand said that apart from the main event at Mysuru another attraction on 21st June this year will be the Guardian Ring, a relay Yoga streaming event which will capture and weave together digital feed of IDY programmes organised by Indian Missions abroad. The proposed plan is to initiate the streaming from Japan, the land of rising sun, at 6 am local time.
The Minister also informed that a series of events are planned in the run up to IDY and the 25 Day Countdown is being observed at Hyderabad on May 27, wherein around 10 thousand Yoga enthusiasts will participate in the Yoga demonstration.
The event will witness the auspicious presence of the Governor of Karnataka, Union Ministers, Film Stars, Sports Persons, Celebrities, revered Yoga Gurus, eminent dignitaries, experts of Yoga and allied science, local Yoga institutions and Yoga enthusiasts.
The earlier mega countdown events were organised at Shivdol  and Red Fort .
Ministry of Home Affairs
In interest of large number of students, conduct of 10th and 12th Board Examinations exempted from Lockdown Measures: Shri Amit Shah
Different Boards to stagger their Examination Schedules; Adherence to Health/Hygiene protocols mandatory
Taking into consideration the academic interest of large number of students, it has been decided to grant exemption to conduct Board Examinations for Classes 10th and 12th from the lockdown measures, tweeted Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah.
As opening of schools had been prohibited under the guidelines on lockdown measures, the annual board examinations being conducted by State Education Boards/ CBSE/ ICSE etc. for classes 10th and 12th had been suspended. Requests were received from State Governments and CBSE for conducting the Board examinations.
Considering this the Union Ministry for Home Affairs  has written to all States/UTs detailing the conditions to be followed for conducting the examinations. These are:
- In Containment zones, no examination centre would be permitted.
- Wearing of face masks by teachers. staff and students would be mandatory.
- There should be provision of thermal screening and sanitizer at the centres and social distancing in all the examination centres.
- In view of examination to be conducted by different Boards, their examination schedules should be staggered.
- Special buses may be arranged by the States and UTs for transportation of the students to the examination centres.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GeM Partners with Central Bank of India for Payment Related Services
Government e-Marketplace today signed MoU with Central Bank of India. Through this partnership, Central Bank of India will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts , advising of electronic Performance Bank Guarantees  and Earnest Money Deposit  to the registered users on the portal.
The MOU was signed by Rajeev Kandpal, CFO, GeM and A.K. Mishra, Field General Manager,Central Bank of India in the presence of Talleen Kumar, CEO, GeM.
Integration for payments and various banking services is one of the priorities for GeM towards the goal of paperless, contactless and cashless system. GeM has already signed MoU with 18 Public Sector and Private Banks to enable this.
GeM is also working with Banks, TReDs, and SIDBI to provide bill discounting and financing of working capital where the cost of capital is linked to the performance & rating of a seller on GeM. This will help the sellers in general and the MSMEs in particular to access easy credit and do better business with the government. In addition, GeM is contemplating the creation of EMD pool account for making it easy for sellers to comply with the EMD requirements while responding to bids.
GeMis an initiative of the Government of India which offers a one stop platform for facilitating online procurementof goods and services by Central and State government organizations. GeM provides tools for Direct Purchase, bidding and reverse auction for ensuring transparent and efficient procurement.
AYUSH
Wellness centres under Ayush Ministry
Public Health being a State subject, setting up of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres  comes under the purview of the respective State/UT Governments. However, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the National AYUSH Mission , there is a provision for setting up of AHWCs by upgrading existing AYUSH dispensaries / sub health centres. Under NAM, as per the proposals received from State / UT Governments through their State Annual Action Plans ,9068units of existing AYUSH dispensaries and sub health centres has been approved to be upgraded as AHWCs and as reported by States/UTs out of the approved Units, 4830AHWCshave been made functional.
State/UT wise approved and functional AYUSH HWCs
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S. No.
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Name of the States/UTs
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ApprovedAYUSH HWCs
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Functional AYUSH HWCs
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar Island
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6
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6
|
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2
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
110
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|
0
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
49
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|
36
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
89
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|
44
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
268
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|
18
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
12
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|
5
|
|
7
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|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
240
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|
240
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|
8
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|
Delhi
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
9
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|
Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
10
|
|
Goa
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|
40
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|
9
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|
11
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|
Gujarat
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|
365
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|
223
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|
12
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|
Haryana
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569
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|
361
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|
13
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
740
|
|
240
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|
14
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
442
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|
317
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|
15
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|
Jharkhand
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|
267
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|
115
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|
16
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
376
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|
176
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|
17
|
|
Kerala
|
|
520
|
|
208
|
|
18
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
14
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
7
|
|
5
|
|
20
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|
Madhya Pradesh
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|
562
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|
362
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|
21
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|
Maharashtra
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|
294
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281
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22
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|
Manipur
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|
17
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|
3
|
|
23
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|
Meghalaya
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|
45
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|
0
|
|
24
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|
Mizoram
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|
38
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|
24
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|
25
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|
Nagaland
|
|
49
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|
4
|
|
26
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|
Odisha
|
|
250
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|
135
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|
27
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|
Puducherry
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
28
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|
Punjab
|
|
217
|
|
0
|
|
29
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
1000
|
|
484
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|
30
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|
Sikkim
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|
18
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|
18
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31
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
350
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|
250
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|
32
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|
Telangana
|
|
421
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|
421
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|
33
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|
Tripura
|
|
84
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|
0
|
|
34
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
1034
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|
500
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|
35
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
300
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|
70
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|
36
|
|
West Bengal
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|
271
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|
271
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Total
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9068
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4830
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana  cross 5. 20 crore mark
Total enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana crossed 5.20 crore mark as on 31 March 2023. The scheme enrolled more than 1.19 crore new subscribers in FY 2022-23 as compared to 99 lakh in the last financial year, depicting a growth of more than 20%. As on date, the total assets under management  in APY is more than Rs. 27,200 crore and the scheme has generated investment return of 8.69% since inception of the scheme.
In the Public Sector Banks  category, 9 banks achieved the annual target while Bank of India, State Bank of India, and Indian Bank sourced more than 100 APY accounts per branch. Under the Regional Rural Banks  category, 32 banks achieved the annual target while Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank, Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank and Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank sourced more than 160 APY accounts per branch. Also, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank and Airtel Payments Bank achieved annual target allocated by Ministry of Finance.
Further, 12 states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Uttarakhand also achieved their annual targets with the help and support of their respective State Level Banker’s Committee .
PFRDA conducted 47 APY Outreach programmes and Town Hall meetings pan India at various locations, in coordination with SLBCs and RRBs. Many initiatives were taken such as the launch of a digital onboarding facility using Aadhaar, the launch of revamped APY app,17 podcasts for creating awareness on the beneﬁts of APY, the launch of a Chatbot facility for seeking basic information on APY, etc.
Under APY, a subscriber would receive a lifelong minimum guaranteed pension of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month from the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions, which itself would vary based on the age of joining the APY. The same pension would be paid to the spouse of the subscriber after the demise of the subscriber and on the demise of both the subscriber and spouse, the pension wealth as accumulated till age 60 of the subscriber would be returned back to the nominee.
PFRDA is always committed to contributing towards Pension Saturation in the country and shall continuously undertake proactive initiatives for achieving it.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On his death anniversary, paying tributes to our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi."
Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF PROCEEDS ON A VISIT TO AUSTRALIA
General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff proceeded on a visit to Australia commencing with effect from 03 April 2023. During the four day visit, he will be meeting the senior military leadership of Australia with an aim of enhancing India’s defence cooperation between the Armed Forces of the two nations.
General Manoj Pande will interact with a host of senior military dignitaries from different services of the Australian Defence Forces. He will call on the Chief of the Defence Force of Australia, the senior most Defence Officer of the nation. Besides a discussion with his counterpart, the Chief of the Australian Army, he will also interact with the Chief of the Australian Air Force. He is scheduled to meet a host of other senior dignitaries wherein he will discuss avenues for enhancing India-Australia defence relations.
Australia-India defence cooperation has been on an upward trajectory with a series of diverse engagements at different levels, in various domains. These include bilateral visits by senior officers, reciprocal courses of instructions and training exercises, among others. The ever-expanding defence cooperation engagements encompassing a broad spectrum of activities have established a strong bonhomie between the two Armed Forces. The visit of the COAS to Australia will further strengthen the bonds of trust and understanding between the two armies.
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Prime Minister Modi meets President of the Republic of Korea, Prime Minister of Italy and Prime Minister of Norway
Prime Minister Modi meets President of the Republic of Korea, Prime Minister of Italy and Prime Minister of Norway
On the sidelines of the G 20 Summit in Hamburg, the Prime Minister met today the President of the Republic of Korea H.E. Mr Moon Jae-in. Prime Minister Modi extended felicitations in person to President Moon for his victory in Presidential elections. The President recalled the Prime Minister's congratulatory phone call and tweet in Korean language, which was warmly received by the people of South Korea. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further develop the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea, particularly through participation in programmes such as Make in India, Digital India, Start up India, et cetera. The Prime Minister invited President Moon to visit India at an early date. The invitation was accepted.
Prime Minister Modi's discussions with Prime Minister of Italy H.E. Mr Paolo Gentolini focused on promoting bilateral relations, particularly trade and investment and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi invited Italy's participation in World Food India - the food processing exhibition to be held in India in November this year. The two leaders stressed the significance of promoting interaction between medium enterprises of the two countries for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Prime Minister of Italy appreciated Indian investments in his country, including in industrial sector. The two leaders also discussed ways and means to work together for providing sustainable solutions to prevent climate change and promote development in Africa.
Prime Minister Modi and the Prime Minister of Norway H.E. Ms Erna Solberg discussed bilateral matters, especially strengthening of economic relations. Prime Minister Modi invited participation of Norwegian pension funds in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. The Prime Minister of Norway invited India to participate in the Oceans' Conference on the sidelines of UNGA. In a gesture symbolising cooperation for attainment of Sustainable Development Goals , Prime Minister Solberg presented to Prime Minister Modi, at the end of the meeting, a football with SDGs inscribed on it.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Tata Communications Limited by Panatone Finvest Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Panatone Finvest Limited  of Tata Communications Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today.
The Proposed Combination envisages the proposed acquisition of such shareholding not exceeding 26.12% by the Acquirer in the Target . As a result of the Proposed Combination, the Acquirer Group / Tata Group would increase its shareholding from 48.87% to such shareholding not exceeding 74.99%.
The Acquirer is a Systemically Important Non-Deposit Taking Core Investment Company  registered with the Reserved Bank of India and is a subsidiary of Tata Sons and belongs to the Tata Group.
TCL is part of the Tata group and is a facilities-based service provider of a broad range of integrated communications services. It generates revenue from three business segments - wholesale voice, enterprise and carrier data and others. In India, TCL is, directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, engaged in the following activities:
- International Long-Distance services  – voice;
- National Long-Distance services  – voice;
- Undersea cable systems ;
- Internet Service Provider , offering connectivity, messaging, Internet telephony; and
- Enterprise business providing valued added services
A detailed order of the CCI will follow.